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Portland police report

LSJ
7:21 p.m. EDT August 29, 2014

The newest addition to the Portland Police Department's fleet is this 2014 Ford Police Interceptor. The new vehicle also features the department's new logo.
Tom Thelen
The newest addition to the Portland Police Department's fleet is this 2014 Ford Police Interceptor. The new vehicle also features the department's new logo.(Photo: Tom Thelen)

This report was compiled from the log books of the Portland Police Department from Aug. 13-19. The department handled one lock out during this time.

Area police officers want to remind residents that if they see something that appears to be suspicious to contact the police immediately by calling 911 or (517) 647-7521 if a crime is in progress or has taken place.

10 p.m.- report of juveniles skateboarding in the area of Bridge Street and Kent Street. The juveniles were advised of the city ordinance banning skateboarding in the downtown area.

11:40 p.m.- report of an alarm at a business on Grand River Avenue. The building was found to be secure.

Thursday, Aug. 14

2:25 a.m.- report of a disoriented person knocking on doors along Canal Street. Officers located the subject and discovered that the subject had been drinking alcoholic beverages, which was not allowed under the terms of the subject's probation. The subject was arrested and transported to the Ionia County Jail.

7 a.m.- report of a dog barking on Kent Street. Officers were unable to locate a barking dog.

8 a.m.- report of a family dispute on Ionia Road.

11:40 a.m.- report of a suspicious situation at a vacant house on Canal Street.

12:40 p.m.- report of an alligator in a bird bath at a residence on Grant Street. A rubber toy alligator was located and removed.

7:25 p.m.- a subject was cited for reckless driving during a traffic stop at Grand River Avenue and Bridge Street.

9 p.m.- officer on patrol came across a dog roaming loose. The dog was captured and returned to its owner.

Friday, Aug. 15

1 a.m.- a subject was cited for driving while license suspended during a traffic stop at Grand River Avenue and Cutler Road.

6:40 a.m.- report of subjects sleeping in a car outside a business on Grand River Avenue. The subjects had been traveling through the area and stopped to sleep. They were sent on their way.

Saturday, Aug. 16

8:30 p.m.- report of an intoxicated subject inside a business on Grand River Avenue. The subject was asked to leave the business.

10:50 p.m.- officer on patrol observed a subject attempting to enter I-96 by driving the wrong way on an exit ramp. During a traffic stop, the subject was arrested for operating while intoxicated and driving while license suspended. The subject was transported to the Ionia County Jail.

Sunday, Aug. 17

3:30 a.m.- report of a loud party complaint on Albro Street. An officer went to the location and determined that the noise was not excessive, but advised the subjects to keep the noise at that level.

8 p.m.- report of a dog that was struck by a vehicle on Grand River Avenue near Quarterline Street. The dog did not have a collar or tags. The officer transported the dog to the MSU Veterinary Clinic for treatment. The staff determined that the dog did have a chip inserted and that the dog belonged to a resident of Charlotte.

Tuesday, Aug. 19

10:05 p.m.- a subject on Union Street was cited for minor in possession of tobacco.